Vietnam e visa (Vietnam eVisa) is a simple online process for applying for a valid visa to Vietnam. Payment and delivery of Vietnam evisa is completely done online, and normally takes 3 working days (Vietnam Time = GMT+7, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays in Vietnam).
This post will tell you all the things about this type of visa for Vietnam.
But before getting started, please keep you updated that:
- You can apply for a Vietnam evisa good for up to 90 days, single or multiple entries from August 15, 2023
- Vietnam evisa is now opened to citizens of all countries and territoriesl.
What is Vietnam eVisa?
Vietnam e visa or Vietnam electronic visa (symbolized as EV) has been introduced by the Vietnam Immigration Department since February 2, 2017. This kind of Vietnamese visa is applied for and issued online.
What does a Vietnam e visa look like?
A Vietnam evisa shows the following details:
- Full name, Date of birth, Sex, Nationality, Passport Number, Passport’s Expiry date of the evisa holder
- Travel dates (visa validity)
- Entry port
- Purpose of entry
- Inviting/ guaranteeing agency/ organization and its address, phone number (if any)
- Unique QR code which shows some details about the evisa holder, including Passport number and nationality.
It does not carry a red stamp of the Vietnam Government authority as it is issued online.
Vietnam evisa country list
As mentioned above, under Resolution No. 127/NQ-CP dated August 14, 2023, Evisa Vietnam is now available for citizens of all countries and territories who wish to stay in Vietnam for no more than 90 days.
Applicable Ports of Entry for Vietnam eVisa online
Holders of an evisa Vietnam are allowed to enter the country through one of the following 33 ports:
| Airports | Landports | Seaports |
| Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) | Tay Trang Border Gate (Dien Bien) | Hon Gai Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
| Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) | Mong Cai Border Gate (Quang Ninh) | Cam Pha Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
| Cam Ranh Airport (Khanh Hoa) | Huu Nghi Border Gate (Lang Son) | Hai Phong Seaport (Hai Phong) |
| Da Nang Airport (Da Nang) | Lao Cai Border Gate (Lao Cai) | Vung Ang Seaport (Ha Tinh) |
| Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong) | Na Meo Border Gate (Thanh Hoa) | Chan May Seaport (Thua Thien Hue) |
| Can Tho Airport (Can Tho) | Nam Can Border Gate (Nghe An) | Da Nang Seaport (Da Nang) |
| Phu Quoc Airport (Kien Giang) | Cau Treo Border Gate (Ha Tinh) | Nha Trang Seaport (Khanh Hoa) |
| Phu Bai Airport (Thua Thien Hue) | Cha Lo Border Gate (Quang Binh) | Quy Nhon Seaport (Binh Dinh) |
| Van Don Airport (Quang Ninh) | La Lay Border Gate (Quang Tri) | Dung Quat Seaport (Quang Ngai) |
| Tho Xuan Airport (Thanh Hoa) | Lao Bao Border Gate (Quang Tri) | Vung Tau Seaport (Ba Ria-Vung Tau) |
| Dong Hoi Airport (Quang Binh) | Bo Y Border Gate (Kon Tum) | Ho Chi Minh City Seaport (Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Phu Cat Airport (Binh Dinh) | Moc Bai Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | Duong Dong Seaport (Kien Giang) |
| Lien Khuong Airport (Lam Dong) | Xa Mat Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | |
| Tinh Bien Border Gate (An Giang) | ||
| Vinh Xuong Land and Waterway Border Gate (An Giang) | ||
| Ha Tien Border Gate (Kien Giang) |
Note:
- Your entry checkpoint must be exact, otherwise, your entry could be refused.
Vietnam evisa official website
The Public Service Portal – Ministry of Public Security is the official website for Vietnam evisa.
The eVisa for Vietnam will be applied through either of the following 2 official links, depending on who submit the application:
- https://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn/bocongan/bothutuc/tthc?matt=26276 for guaranteeing agencies and organizations, and
- https://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn/bocongan/bothutuc/tthc?matt=26277 for individual foreigners
Other websites with evisa service are commercial ones that will work on your information, submit your evisa application via this official website, speed up your evisa processing (if required), track your evisa status, download the evisa letter, and send it to your email.
Vietnam eVisa Requirements
To apply for an Evisa for Vietnam, you must make sure that:
- Your passport is valid for at least 6 months following arrival date and has at least 02 blank pages;
- You have a soft copy of a passport-size photo (see Vietnam visa photo requirements);
- You have soft copies of your passport personal data page which must be full and clear;
- You have an exact entry port;
- You have a credit/debit card to make payment online for e-visa fee, (American Express card is not accepted).
Vietnam eVisa processing time
How long does Vietnam evisa take? It normally takes 03 working days to receive the e-visa letter; however, the processing time may be affected by a large number of applicants or public holidays. As such, you should consider applying for this kind of visa 1-2 weeks before departure.
Estimated Vietnam evisa processing time (Based on our customer’s feedback)
| Processing time | Percentage of applicants |
| <3 working days | 5% |
| 3 working days | 75% |
| 4-5 working days | 15% |
| >5 working days | 5% |
Notes: Many applicants experience delays in their Vietnam e visa applications due to errors in the information they submitted on the official website, such as low-quality photos or incorrect names that do not match ICAO guidelines.
For those who need a faster processing time, an emergency Vietnam evisa service is available. With this option, the visa can be processed within 4-8 working hours, or 1-2 working days. This option is available for a higher fee and is ideal for travelers who need a visa quickly and don’t have time to wait for the normal processing time.
Vietnam eVisa cost
An e-visa for Vietnam costs you 25 USD for a single entry evisa or 50 USD for a multiple entry evisa. This fee is not refunded if your application is refused or your visa letter contains any wrong details which have been provided by you in the application form.